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»KCTH» I • PAGE 1 • I'LAIMIKAI.F.R HE H AI.P. FKIUM • MIVKMBKK M. HW Neighborhood news Sonny, the orange and white semi-long haired, declawed, neutered cat belonging to Joy and Joe Gray, had not returned home Nov. 13. Concerned by Sonny's absence Joy contacted neighbors on Steuben Road, Helping Paws and the Animal Control. On Saturday the 17th, Joy and Jo®r accompanied by their dog, made a thorough search of their property which adjoins Moraine fell State Park. Following the dog, Sonny was found caught in a small animal trap, his broken lacerated left leg keeping him a Dangerous traps discovered on property family again, and we are very thankful that all went well. FEELING BETTER Ninety-three-year-old Sam Sances, who has a loos history of cooking delicious Italian foods, found himself the victim of excess ingestion of tomatoes, with a resulting painful swelling of his foot and toes. Neighbor Toni Yerkes, who checks on Sam's well being, was in­ strumental in getting a professional diagnosis of his ailment. Sam is now feeling better and again able to move without extreme discomfort It la his unfailing ability to cope and to appreciate his fellow man- (especially woman!) that keeps dear Sam moving. And our lives are all the better for his being himself-a friend to all. prisoner. Sonny was taken to the vet and may have to have his leg amputated. Wve Grays searched the rest of their property, discovering two jiagsjuwj^er^^^a^teee, Margaret Karas '• < 385-4934 which would be used to bow-hunt deer protected in the atoning State Park. Authorities have been notified. What is very distur­ bing is that these traps have been found in a small area. How many more have been set in the surrounding acres, and by whom or for what purpose is unknown. Trapping today, when food for the table is not the justification as it was years ago, is vicious, as the animals often caught are pets or unfortunate creatures that happen by. As trapping is not a sport pitting man's in­ telligence against animal's, why does anyone set a trap - an of tortured It's time for cleanup There will be a work night held at the Ringwood church Thursday, Nov. 29. The evening will start with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. (bring a dish-to-snare and your own table service) followed by cleaning the church. If you have cleaning supplies and equipment, bring them with you. - WREATHS & POPCORN Boy Scout Troop 456 of Wonder Lake is selling 24 inch Christmas wreaths, and popcorn in three- rnd buckets, as a fund raiser support the needs of their troop. Deadline for the popcorn orders is Nov. 24, and for the wreaths it is Dec. 1. Delivery of the wreaths will be around Dec. 8. For more information and placing of orders, you may call Bruce Palermo at 653-9350. HOSPITALIZED Lor Brennan was not feeling so well, and was hospitalized last week. She is going through some tests at the McHenry hospital. Friends in the Ringwood area are sending their best wishes and prayers to you, y*- -- -- ^ Katy Christopher 385-8037 653-9262 BARN FIRE AVERTED A small grass fire could have resulted in the lost of a small barn at the Robert Borchardt residence Saturday of last week, when a spark flew to the old barn, had it not been for the reaction of family and neigh­ bors, plus the quick response of the McHenry Fire Department. It was greatly appreciated and a comfort to know that they were so prompt. EARLY THANKSGIVING An early Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed at Lowsville Sunday, Nov. 18, with all members of the family in the area, there with Walt and Doris to enjoy each other's company and all that good food. Doris' mom, Mabel Thomas of Crystal Lake, the Wilcoxes of Woodstock, the Robert Lows, Bob and friend Kathy of McHenry, Ray and Cindy Low, Tom, Sherry and Nicholas Low, Pam and Dan Kehoe, Robin and Katie, Sue, Al, Joe and Marcy Jette, Eddie Erwin, Patti Miller and Erik. A very enjoyable and thankful day. HUNTERS Lee and Scott Miller spent the past weekend up north with their father, Dave Miller, learning a little about the sport of hunting. They left Friday of last week and returned Monday of this week. HAM DINNER ANYONE? Sounds like we should have gone to the George Lehmans for dinner last Sunday if interested in a ham dinner. George and Joyce Lehman and family en­ tertained friends Cheryl and Rich Lanenga and boys with a delicious ham diinner and all the trimmings. CONGRATULATIONS "Happy Birthday" to Rich Miller and Jack Kuhrt on Nov. 29, with Sally Silga celebrating Nov. 30. BiUie Jo Bounds will add another candle to his cake Dec. 2; with Lee Tomlinson doing the same Dec. 3. Janet (Bauer) Halligan will celebrate her special day Dec. 4; with Bill Baker, Joe Visconti and Dorothy Winters doing the same Dec. 5. We wish afi of you wonderful peoel* a very happy birthday. ANNIVERSARIES "Happy Anniversary" to Bev and Chuck Ackerman on Dec. L, way down there in Thorodale, Tex. Dec. 2 will be that special day for Mary and Sherman Spencer. We wish both couples a very happy day and many more years of wedded bliss. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 25-- Worship service-9 a.m. Ringwood church Junior church --9:15 a.m.- Ringwood church Nov. 29-- Choir practice-7 p.m.-Ringwood church Dec. 2-- Worship service-9 a.m. Ringwood church Junior church--9:15 a.m.~ Ringwood church Dec. 2--Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Bazaar- 8 a.m. til 1 p.m.-at Johnsburg High School. Dec. 13- U.M.W. (United Methodist Women) Christmas Potluck at noon-- home of Shirley Cristy. GOD BLESS WARNING NOTICE AIR COMPRESSOR OWNERS MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SANBORN MANUFACTURING COMPANY raetnlfy conducted • "Product Review Campaign" (PRC) on SMC air comprauon. Our campoign disdosad diat the pressure relief valves on compressors manufactured (under the SMC label and for other privete labels) between Januery 1,1172 and August 31, 1971, failed to operate properly in a number of cases. If the relief valve fails to operate properly, an unsofe condition may bo created and the tanh could rup­ ture causing parsonci injury and/or property damage. If you own a SMC (or SMC private label) air compressor which may have been manufactured during this period, 00 NOT USE THE COMPRESSOR. Determine the model number and serial number of your air compressor and give the informetion to our dealer or phono the toli-froe number shown below. The date your compressor wes manufactured will be determined from the in­ formation you furnish (model end serial number preferably). If your compressor is one of those affected, Sanborn Manufacturing Com­ pany, or the dealer listed below will immodietely make arrangements to re- piece the relief volvo et no cost to you and give your entire unit a free safety chock. We nre sorry to cause you this inconvenience, however, we ara taking this ac­ tion in the interests of your safety end continued satisfaction with our prod­ ucts. Our dedication to quality and safety does not end when you buy our products. The steps we have taken to correct this potential problem are indica­ tive of a continuing committment to you. Your cooperation end support in conducting this FIELD SAFETY PROGRAM (FSP) is genuinely epprociated. FARM FLEET ROUTE 47A BYPASS 14, WOODSTOCK, IL SANBORN MANUFACTURING COMPANY • 11B West Rock Street P.O. Bon 201 Springfield, Minnesota S60I7 Notional toll-free. 100 533-036S, Extension 223 or 211 In Minnesota 100 722 9363, Extension 223 or 291 indiscriminate form of torture? The Grays were fortunate in being able to find Sonny. How many other animals are trapped which are not rescued? BIRTHDAY WISHES The birthday of Tricia Goebel, Lily Ann Fisher's oldest daughter is Nov. 23, missing Thanksgiving by one day. Sandra Betancourt has her day the 25th. Barb Mieszala celebrates on the 27th. , Dear friend Marge Baker will probably spend her birthday, Nov. 27, at her daughter Lymrs home in Plainfield. Bill DeMarco of Hidden Valley Acres will celebrate his birthday the same day. Gary Leske, Teri Jean Odarczenko and Brian Wright, will be wished birthday hap- Einess Nov. 28. Tracy [ueckstaedt becomes a teenager Nov. 29. Happy birthday-you all! LOST DOG "Brownie" is the name of a female tan and black average type medium-sized doe that belongs to Marchia Jay of Parkland subdivision. Marcia had removed Brownie's name tags in preparation for a bath, and let her out in the yard to do her chores, when frightened by a larger dog ran off. As of last Friday, Brownie has not been seen. Anyone having in­ formation may leave the message at the McHenry Nunda Library, 385-6303, where it will be relayed to the hopeful, waiting Jay family. RECUPERATING The last two weeks has been a time of concern for our household, with husband Bruno's admittance to Good Shepherd Hospital on election day. Surgery was scheduled for the 8th, and as usual, it was the most unusual case his doctors had witnessed. A week followed of IV's, drains, tunes and medications. Finally on Friday the 16th he came home to a bright "Welcome Home" sign, ana a two-month period of recuperation. It is good to be a SKI-DOO FORMULA DAYS MAKE A BIG DEAL! SAVE $100's ON NEW, NON-CURRENT SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILES skidoo. BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN --Tradcmaritl of Bombaidifr Inc Ofln v*KJ supply i*u Cffiam moden <n*y be tvjntMUt m limned <)u*rtiti« The sooner you buy, the more you save! SOhU^U, TR|.MAR|NE (815) 653-3000 4019E.LAKE SHORE DR. 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